The ED sought a 10-day remand of Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy-linked money laundering case. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju alleged that Kejriwal was the 'key conspirator' in the Delhi excise policy case.
Following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, now the question arises can Kejriwal continue to govern if put behind bars? Scroll down to read what the law says regarding this.
Arvind Kejriwal had skipped nine summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in excise policy-linked money laundering case, the latest being for Thursday, March 21. He has called these summonses "illegal".
The BJP demanded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's immediate resignation after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-linked money laundering case.
The 55-year-old leader's arrest, amid campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, drew angry reactions from his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and other allies of I.N.D.I.A bloc.
Delhi liquor policy case: Following the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant relief to Kejriwal, the ED's surprise visit to his residence has intensified tensions, with the possibility of arrest looming over the AAP chief.
Arvind Kejriwal arrested: The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22, which was later scrapped by the Kejriwal government.
The Enforcement Directorate officials reached Delhi Arvind Kejriwal's residence with a search warrant in the liquor policy case. The move has come after the Delhi High Court earlier today denied to give protection from arrest to the Chief Minister in the excise policy case.
Karti Chidambaram, 52, is a Lok Sabha MP from Sivaganga seat in Tamil Nadu and the agency has recorded his statement in the case multiple times.
The Delhi High Court directs the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to present evidence against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case linked to an excise policy. The court seeks transparency amidst claims of "sufficient material" against Kejriwal.
In connection with a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched raids against AIADMK minister C Vijayabaskar at her residence in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai.
The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22, which was later scrapped.
The matter is set to be heard by a division bench of the Delhi High Court tomorrow, March 20th, 2024. Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeks judicial intervention to address the legality and legitimacy of the summons issued by the ED.
K Kavitha, the MLC daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was arrested by the federal agency last week from her Hyderabad home and she is in the ED custody till March 23.
The accused were arrested after the police received complaints that some fake ED officers had compelled several government officers to pay extortion money.
Kavitha's remand came on a day Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appeared before a metropolitan court in connection with two complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate against him for skipping summons in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.
Delhi excise police case: The BRS leader claimed earlier that she did nothing wrong and alleged that the BJP at the Centre was using the ED as it could not gain a backdoor entry into Telangana.
Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Syal directed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to approach the metropolitan magistrate for exemption from personal appearance in the matter.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's legal battle continues as the Rouse Avenue Court addresses his plea challenging the magistrate court's order. Kejriwal contests allegations of non-compliance with summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate, presenting a significant legal challenge.
ED had registered a case under PMLA in this matter. ED has raids at a total of four places.
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